Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July as part of Google Messages upgrade
Samsung Messages app will end service in July 2026.
Samsung has confirmed that its Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, with Google Messages set to take its place. This transition will primarily affect users on Android 12 and newer, who will receive guidance on how to switch to Google Messages, which will become their default SMS app. The discontinuation also extends to Tizen OS watches, limiting message history access.
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Samsung Messages will be unavailable for download after July 2026.
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Users on Android 12 and newer will receive in-app guidance to switch to Google Messages.
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Samsung Messages will also be discontinued on Tizen OS watches.
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